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Posted July 25, 2012 11:33 pm

Lincolnville: A haven for artisans

Lincolnville Neighbors: Lincolnville a haven for artisans

Holly Mulkey

Lincolnville News

It is an ever-present and proud fact that the graphic, literary and performing arts are heavily represented in the Lincolnville community. In addition to the plethora of musicians, painters and writers who live here, there are many Flagler students engaged in learning the fine arts who are my neighbors. I have but to step out on my front porch to be reminded that a number of TV shows and movies have been cast and filmed here. When I look two houses west and see Laura Mae Miller on her porch, I recall that she was one of the St. Augustinians who appeared as an extra in the 1998 movie, “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” about 1950s Doo Wop singer Frankie Lymon.

The recently deceased Deacon Raymond Fisher was in it also.

Historian David Nolan points out that talent transcends Fisher’s life in the persons of his daughters, Shirley and Carolyn.

“I saw them both at the 6th annual ACCORD Freedom Trail Luncheon July 2,” said Nolan. “Sanford Street resident Shirley Williams-Collins is a talented poet. It was at that Flagler College function that I saw her recently snapping pictures for The St. Augustine Record. Featured singer at the luncheon was the angel-voiced Carolyn Fisher, who held the audience transfixed with her talent.”

Held to honor Loucille Plummer and other local heroes of the civil rights movement, the luncheon feted several out-of-towner heroes, who had traveled here in the 1960s for the marches and sit-ins. One of them, Delores Miller Parks of Wyndmoor, Pa., recalls that momentous time in a poem, “Remember,” written especially for this gathering. She says:

“The poem was dedicated to Dr. Hayling, ACCORD Inc. and all the men, women and children who played a part in the St. Augustine struggles; and all those who continue to promote dignity of all people.”

Access the poem at www.accordfreedomtrail.org.

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Another talented Lincolnvillian, photographer Theresa Segal, is trying to locate the owner of a little rooster that is hanging around the Community Garden at the Galimore Center. If it is yours, please contact citysprout@bellsouth.net.

A little rooster? How much can he eat?

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St. Paul School of Excellence is still accepting applications through July 31. Slots are available for 22 additional students who will be entering kindergarten through second grade, so parents are encouraged to apply soon.

This is a brand-new charter school and part of the St. Johns County School District. It is free and classes will be small, providing individualized attention to each student. For the first year, starting Aug. 20, it will conduct classes at St. Paul AME Church, 85 M. L. King Ave. Bus service will be provided through the School District.

Applications can be downloaded at www.SPSchoolofExcellence.com or picked up at St. Paul AME Church. To inquire further, go to the website or call 540-0767.